Film Production
Diploma and Bachelor
Film Production Department
In the Film Production department a good story is only half the picture. It’s a long way from the idea to the finished film. In addition to mastering professional workflows, the Film Production Department focuses on the confident handling of state-of-the-art film equipment. The field of postproduction is also constantly evolving and requires a high level of technical know-how – professionals in this area are therefore more in demand than ever. Job profiles for graduates of our academic degrees, professional or professional-development courses in the Film Production Department include camera operators, film editors, producers or assistant directors.
Job profiles in the film industry
After your training at the SAE Institute, you have various options for shaping your professional field. The film industry needs people with technical and creative skills and organisational talent. And even after your studies, you will still learn many skills to help you achieve your dream job in the film industry.
What are you waiting for?
Film Production
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Excerpts from the curriculum
Our curriculum combines theory with practice: first you learn the basics of your field, then you apply them in real projects – with a focus on industry standards, interdisciplinary collaboration and market economy aspects. This is the best way to prepare for your career!
Film Fundamentals
Cinematography, Shot Planning, Styles of Filmmaking, Editing Basics, Camera Operation, Audio Basics, Video Basics
Film Development
Scriptwriting, Production Design, Storyboarding and Moodboarding / Pre-Visualisation
Film Production
Pre-Production, Cinematography, Audio Basics, Directing, Production Management, Project Management
Film Post-Production
Video Editing, Sound Editing, Colour Grading/Correction, Compositing, Score
Industry Workflows
HDR, Broadcast / Cinema Technology, Livestreaming, Drone, Film Law
Possible Final Projects
Scenic Short Film, Campaign, Documentary Film, Music Video
Learning and studying
At the SAE Institute, you will find exactly the right model that suits your life situation, depending on the qualification you are aiming for. Whether vocational training, bachelor’s or master’s degree, part-time or full-time – we will accompany you on your way into the media industry.
Professional Qualification
Diploma – 18 month
The SAE Diploma provides you with the knowledge and skills you need to carry out work assignments from industry correctly and to a high standard in just 18 months. You will learn about modern hardware and software and current work processes, from the basics to specific applications, and put this knowledge into practice in exercises and projects. The SAE Diploma therefore provides you with the ideal preparation for a career in the creative industries.
The SAE Advanced Diploma builds on the SAE Diploma and expands it to include essential soft skills and market economy aspects. You will work on a larger team project and gain additional routine in your field. In addition, you will be confronted with teamwork and the organisation of team projects, which are an important part of today’s working world. The SAE Advanced Diploma is supplemented by business management aspects such as financial calculation of the project, implementation of project-specific marketing measures and considerations regarding possible distribution channels. This qualifies you for the planning and organisation of more complex media projects.
Academic Degree
Together with our partner university, the University of Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom, you can continue your studies from the SAE Advanced Diploma to a bachelor’s degree.
Interdisciplinary teaching is supplemented by topic-specific support in small groups by specialist lecturers from the Germany-Austria region. These formats take place online – but you continue to use the resources (equipment, facilities, assistance from other students) of your home campus for your projects.
In the Top Up Bachelor’s programme, your project ideas are taken to the next level under the supervision of the partner university. You will acquire additional specialised knowledge and skills and learn to approach creative projects in a structured and planned manner. You will take on the perspective of the creative director, contribute your skills to the project and organise additional people to help you turn your vision into reality.
The Bachelor Programme combines the SAE Diploma, the SAE Advanced Diploma and the Top Up Bachelor into one comprehensive programme. You will receive several intermediate qualifications, gradually qualifying you for your bachelor’s degree. Depending on your personal circumstances, the programme can be completed as a 24-month ‘Fast Track Programme’ on a full-time basis or as a 36-month ‘Extended Programme’ on a part-time basis.
